The South Carolina Gamecocks were not only one of the worst in the SEC at protecting the quarterback, they were one of the worst in the country.
And that leads us to no. 41 on the Southbound and Down College Football Countdown.
South Carolina Gamecocks allowed 41 sacks last season
The 41 sacks that the Gamecocks allowed was the most in the SEC and ranked 119th out of 128 FBS teams. South Carolina allowed four or more sacks in seven different games last season.
The Gamecocks do return four of their five starters on the offensive line.